Marine Living Resources Act, 1998 (Act No. 18 of 1998)RegulationsRegulations in terms of the Marine Living Resources Act, 1998Part 2 : Fishing Harbour Regulations92. Health, offensive cargoes and fire hazards |
| (1) | A fishery control officer may order a vessel to be removed from a fishing harbour if the cargo or other articles on board in his or her opinion constitute a health hazard, or is a threat to life or property or is offensive or on failure to comply with the provisions of subregulation (2). |
| (2) | The owner or master of a vessel— |
| (a) | shall take the necessary precautions to prevent the vessel from emitting sparks or excessive smoke or fumes; and |
| (b) | shall not use the vessel within a fishing harbour unless it is fitted with an effective exhaust silencer or muffler. |